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Concerned Doctors call for end to COVID-19 vaccine for minors
Where is the scientific justification for vaccines and boosters and why are we risking the lives of children in Alabama for something that provides ZERO BENEFIT? Healthy children, teens and young adults are at minimal risk of severe complications or death due to the Covid-19 SARS-CoV-2 virus. The median IFR (Infection Fatality Rate) was 0.0013%…
Read MoreCrash claims one
TROY POST – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, has claimed the life of a Georgiana woman. Frances Marie Smith, 56, was fatally injured when the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant she was driving, left the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. Smith, who was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreGPD holds 23rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department (GPD) recently honored the sacrifices of local law enforcement at its 23rd annual memorial service. The service was held Wednesday, June 8, at the Lurleen B.Wallace Community College Wendell Mitchell Center in Greenville. After a welcome by Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, Southside pastor…
Read More15th Annual Butler County Heritage Cook-off July 23
Calling all cooks!!!!!!! The Butler County Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Committee will be hosting its annual cook-off. This is the 15th annual heritage cook-off for Butler County and they are so excited. Dixie Black, Chair, is encouraging all cooks, male or female, 18 years of age or older to enter. The main requirement is that…
Read MoreAmateur Radio Field Day June 25-26
Amateur Radio operators provide a critical public service to communities during times of disaster. They are able to provide reliable communications when the normal infrastructure is offline. They are licensed by the Federal Communication Commission and trained in the art and science of radio communication and basic electronics theory. Operators own and maintain their own…
Read MoreRabies clinics this week
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard Clay Hill Animal Clinic workers have been making their way through different Butler County communities to provide rabies clinics for residents who live in rural areas. According to a posting on the Clay Hill Animal Clinic Facebook page, on Monday, clinics were held in the Industry, McKenzie,…
Read MoreAFF urges driver awareness
BY JOSIE CHANCE The Alabama Farmers Federation is urging drivers to practice extra caution as farmers and large machinery hit the roadways during spring planting and summer growing seasons. “This time of year, farmers are on the roads working hard to produce food and other crops we all rely on,” said Federation President Jimmy…
Read MoreGeorgiana amnesty court to be July 14
Georgiana Municipal Court will hold its Amnesty Court on July 14 from 3-6 p.m. People with a variety of outstanding cases in Georgiana Municipal Court will be able to partake in the Amnesty court. Those persons who have outstanding cases for various traffic tickets and misdemeanor charges may appear in Georgiana Municipal Court at 933…
Read MoreHank Fest draws large crowd
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard This year’s 43rd third annual Hank Williams Festival was a resounding success if the large crowds were any indication. Considerably larger than those in the past in part to the COVID pandemic and despite the high temperatures, Georgiana’s legendary son, Hank Williams, Memorial Park was packed. Festival…
Read MoreBig smiles for FDA graduates
Fort Dale Academy saw 29 seniors graduate Friday, May 27, at Southside Baptist Church in Greenville. The 2022 graduating class was offered over $1.6 million in scholarships.
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